MATRL 279: FRST-PRIN CALC MATR
University of California, Santa Barbara
Basic theory and methods of electronic structure, illustrated with examples of practical computational methods and real-world applications. Topics: Band structure; Uniform electron gas; Density functional theory; Exchange and correlation; Kohn-Sham equations; Pseudopotentials; Basis sets; Predicting materials properties: bulk, surfaces, interfaces, defects.
Average GPA: 3.79
Grade distribution records: 56 students across 6 terms.
Grade distribution
| Grade | Students | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 7 | 12.5% |
| A | 22 | 39.3% |
| A- | 18 | 32.1% |
| B+ | 9 | 16.1% |
Based on 56 student grade records across 6 terms and 1 professor.
Instructors
- Van De Walle 56 students, Average GPA 3.79